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Keywords: Vestry, Church, Vestrymen, Warden, Prot

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A member of a vestry; especially (Prot. Epis. Ch.), a member other than a warden. See Vestry.

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a man who is a member of a church vestry

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a member of a group of men who conducted the business of a parish. They were elected for life. At the death or resignation of a vestryman, a replacement was elected by the remaining vestrymen.

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a member of a church congregation that administers church affairs

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A vestryman is a member of his local church's vestry, or leading body. He is not a member of the clergy.

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